ORS 87.565: Notice of lien required.

(1) In order to perfect a lien under ORS 87.555 (1), a hospital, an owner or operator of a hospital, a physician, a physician associate or a nurse practitioner shall:

      (a) Not later than 30 days after the discharge of the patient from the hospital, file a notice of lien substantially in the form prescribed in ORS 87.570, containing a statement of the amount claimed, with the recording officer of the county wherein such hospital is located; and

      (b) Prior to the date of judgment, award, settlement or compromise, serve a certified copy of the notice of lien by registered or certified mail upon:

      (A) The person alleged to be responsible for causing the injury and from whom damages are or may be claimed or to the last-known address of the person; or

      (B) The insurance carrier that has insured the person alleged to be responsible, if such insurance carrier is known.

      (2) In order to perfect a lien under ORS 87.555 (2), a hospital, an owner or operator of a hospital, a physician, a physician associate or a nurse practitioner shall:

      (a) Not later than 30 days after the discharge of the patient from the hospital, file a notice of lien substantially in the form prescribed in ORS 87.570, containing a statement of the amount claimed, with the recording officer of the county wherein such hospital is located; and

      (b) Serve a certified copy of the notice of lien by certified mail upon the insurance company that is obligated to make payment for hospitalization and medical services.